Togo vs. Liberia – Preview and prediction | Qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 | Group E

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In Group E of the AFCON qualifiers, Algeria and Equatorial Guinea are expected to advance, but these two teams, Togo and Liberia, have excellent chances to start the competition well and cause an upset.

START DATE/TIME: Friday 6^th September 2024 – UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am

HOW TO WATCH IT ON TV: UK – Not televised / USA – beIN Sports

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Cannot stream / USA – beIN Sports streaming platforms

TOGO PREVIEW: TOGO WITHOUT A MANAGER

Before the start of the qualification for the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the Togolese national team has lost its coach Paulo Duarte. The Portuguese coach will take over the management of the Saudi Pro League team Al Okhdoud.

Led by an interim coach, Togo began their season after a 1-0 away loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in June, ending a nine-match unbeaten run.

LIBERIA PREVIEW: THE LONE STARS

Led by former Malawian coach Mario Marinica, the Liberian national team is currently ranked 142nd.^and in the world according to FIFA. They have improved and go into this game with their own stable form.

In their last appearance of the summer, Liberia narrowly beat Sao Tome and Principe by one goal to nil, making them unbeaten in all four matches they have played in the calendar year 2024.

TOGO TEAM NEWS: THE UNKNOWN

After the departure of Paulo Duarte, it is still unclear how Togo will play against Liberia. Striker Ihlas Bebou's participation is uncertain due to injury, and Mansour Ouru-Tagba is suspended.

PREDICTED eleven (3-4-1-2): Ouro Gneni; Romao, Djene, Agbozo; Narey, Dermane, Aholou, Aziangbe; Tchakei; Denkey, Bebou

NOT AVAILABLE: Ouro-Tagba (closed)

QUESTIONABLE: Bebou (injured)

LIBERIA TEAM NEWS: FULLY FIT AND AVAILABLE

The Liberians have a fully fit and ready squad for this opening match against Togo. The standout name is captain midfielder Oscar from Slavia Prague.

PREDICTED eleven (4-4-2): Koulibaly; Tarnue, Dweh, Kamara, Teclar; Kumeh, Dorley, Sangare, Kenneh; Sheriff, Sackor

NOT AVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE:

TOGO VS LIBERIA PREDICTION

Togo is a defensive team, or at least was under Paulo Duarte, so it's unlikely they will be more offensive and attacking now. However, they could field a relatively strong attack with Kevin Denkey and Ihlas Bebou. Liberia have been solid this year but remain weak overall. It's likely that there will be few goals in this encounter, but Togo remain the slight favorites to go three points clear.

TOGO VS LIBERIA TIP: TOGO WINS AND HAS LESS THAN 3.5 GOALS